What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf is to bus via Duisburg which costs €60 - €140 and takes 17h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dortmund Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dortmund Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf?

The distance between Cardiff and Dortmund Hbf is 943 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf without a car is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs €250 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf bus from?

Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf train from?

Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs €250 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €120 and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf train arrive?

Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Dortmund Hbf?

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Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain
9h 26m
€250–494
Bus via Duisburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
17h 49m
€63–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
16h 13m
€93–118
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dortmund Hbfcar
8h 47m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 43m
€114–323
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Dortmund Hbfcar
10h 1m
€164–238
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 40m
€145–456
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 41m
€168–438
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 27m
€196–537
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
7h 20m
€147–404
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
8h 16m
€168–446

Cardiff to Dortmund Hbf by train and subway

14Weekly Services

9h 26mAverage Duration

€250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 943.5 km
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dortmund Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dortmund Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Dortmund Hbf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse in around 16h 13m.

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